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Dhir and Nabi get maiden India ODI call-ups

Dhir and Nabi get maiden India ODI call-ups

2 sourcesUpdated 16 Sept 2026, 3:06 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir earned first-time ODI selection in India’s squad for the West Indies series.

Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as his deputy.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in the squad.

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya have missed selection.

Why it mattersThe first ODI call-ups for Dhir and Nabi could alter India’s squad balance and give the West Indies series a fresh selection storyline.
More context

Hardik was reported to be recovering from an injury.

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What coverage agrees on

The reported squad features maiden ODI call-ups for Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir, with Shubman Gill named captain and KL Rahul as deputy. It also agrees that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included, while Pant and Hardik are not.

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Selection details could still be clarified if more context emerges around squad choices or player availability. The report only notes that Hardik was reportedly recovering from an injury.

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India’s ODI squad for the West Indies series includes maiden call-ups for Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir. Shubman Gill is set to lead the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain. The squad also includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are absent from the selection. Hardik’s omission is linked in the report to recovery from an injury.

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The Daily Jagran Neutral framing Reported

India vs West Indies Squad: Aquib Nabi, Mohd Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad Included; Pant, Hardik Snubbed For ODI…

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the national ODI squad for the upcoming series against West Indies, featuring maiden call-ups for pace bowler Auqib Nabi and batter Naman Dhir. Shubman Gill will captain the team, with KL Rahul serving as his deputy, while prominent players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya have missed selection, with Hardik reportedly recovering from an injury.